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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,287.97, 36,276.90 and 14,351.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,287.97, 36,276.90 and 14,351.40 is: 19,804.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,287.97 : 36,276.90 = 14,351.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,287.97/36,276.90 = 14,351.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,287.97x = 36,276.90 × 14,351.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,287.97x = 520,624,302.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,624,302.66/26,287.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,804.66

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